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Find a Madera County Inmate and Check Current Custody
If you need to find someone who was arrested in Madera County, California, start with the county’s official Inmate Inquiry. It lets you search by booking number, first name or last name and also provides an option to include archived records.
The search is useful for confirming the correct person before you call the jail, arrange a visit, send money, mail a letter or check the related criminal court case.
Open Official Madera Inmate Inquiry Madera County Jail Website
Information reviewed: October 18, 2026. Custody, bond, housing and court information can change after a booking, so use the official portal for the final live-status check.
How to Search the Madera County Jail Roster
You do not need to start with a third-party inmate directory. Madera County operates its own public search system.
- Open the official Madera County Inmate Inquiry.
- If you know the booking number, enter it first because it is the most precise search method.
- If you do not know the booking number, enter the person’s last name. Add the first name to narrow common-name results.
- For a person who may no longer be in active custody, select Include Archive Records in Search.
- Open the matching record and compare identifying details carefully.
- Write down the booking or inmate ID before moving to visitation, mail, money or court records.
What You Can Learn From an Inmate Record
The exact fields vary by booking, but Madera County’s inmate detail pages can contain identifying information and a charge table. Depending on the record, you may see information such as:
A jail booking is not the same thing as a conviction. The roster reflects custody and booking information. Charges, bond amounts, court dates and dispositions can change after the initial booking.
If the Inmate Does Not Appear in the Search
A “no record” result does not always mean the person was never arrested. Work through these checks before assuming the person is not in custody.
| Possible reason | What to do |
|---|---|
| Very recent arrest | Booking may still be processing. Search again later or contact the jail. |
| Name variation | Retry the last name alone, a legal surname, hyphenated surname or known alternate spelling. |
| Already released | Repeat the search with Include Archive Records selected. |
| Transferred | Check whether the person moved to another county, another agency or California state custody. |
| You need the criminal case, not current custody | Use the Madera Superior Court case-information portal. |
| Online information is unclear | Call the Madera County Jail at 559-675-7951 with the full legal name and approximate arrest date. |
Madera County Jail Address, Phone and Local Contact Details
| Service | Current official information |
|---|---|
| Public jail contact | 195 Tozer St., Madera, CA 93638 |
| Main jail phone | 559-675-7951 |
| Jail fax | 559-675-7991 |
| Administration hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sheriff headquarters | 2725 Falcon Drive, Madera, CA 93637 — 559-675-7770 |
Do not use the Sheriff’s Falcon Drive headquarters as a substitute for the jail unless the service you need specifically directs you there.
How to Check Charges, Bail and the Criminal Court Case
The jail roster is the best first check for custody. The Madera Superior Court is the better source when you need the court case itself.
Start with the jail record
- Open the inmate record.
- Review each listed statute and charge description.
- Check whether a bond type or bond amount is shown.
- Save the case number if one is listed.
Then check the Madera Superior Court portal
- Open the Madera Superior Court Case Information Portal.
- Create or sign in to a portal account if required.
- Search using the case number when you have it. Otherwise use the available party-search fields.
- Compare the defendant name and case information with the jail booking.
The court states that general public portal access is limited to 45 searches per day. It also warns that the most recent filings may not always appear immediately and that electronically displayed information is not a certified court record.
The Madera court publishes a 2026 bail and fee schedule, but a schedule should not be treated as the final amount for an individual inmate. A judicial officer can set a different amount depending on the case. Verify the inmate’s current bond status immediately before arranging payment.
Visiting an Inmate at Madera County Jail
Madera County’s current official visitation page says both on-site and off-site visits are available seven days a week and uses the JailATM video-visitation platform.
Official Visiting Rules JailATMCurrent on-site visiting basics
- Open daily.
- Two 30-minute on-site visits per incarcerated person per week.
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
- Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with a 12:00 PM-1:00 PM closure listed by the county.
- Visitors must be on the incarcerated person’s approved visiting list.
- Maximum of two visitors at the same time.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Accepted identification listed by the county
- Driver’s license
- California identification card
- Military ID
- Active state or country identification
No cameras, cell phones or recording devices are permitted in the visiting area. Visitors may be subject to warrant checks and contraband searches. Food, drinks, gum and candy are also prohibited in the visitation area.
Off-site visits are monitored and remain subject to jail rules. The county specifically states that visitors must not operate a motor vehicle while participating in an off-site video visit.
How to Send Mail to a Madera County Jail Inmate
The personal-mail process changed April 1, 2026. Personal letters, pictures and drawings are now sent to a mail-processing address and digitally delivered to the incarcerated person’s tablet.
Personal mail formatMadera County Jail, CA
[Incarcerated Person Full Name, Booking/ID #]
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Also place the sender’s full name and physical return address on the envelope.
Packages and legal mail are handled differently and should still go directly to the facility. Because county pages publish more than one physical jail-related address, confirm the correct current delivery address with the jail at 559-675-7951 before sending legal documents or a package.
Check the official Madera County mail procedure before mailing anything.
How to Send Money to an Inmate
Madera County currently lists JailATM for incarcerated-person account funding.
Option 1: Jail lobby kiosk
The county lists a funding kiosk at:
Madera County Jail195 Tozer St.
Madera, CA 93638
Option 2: Online deposit
- Go to JailATM.com.
- Create an account or sign in.
- Select California and the appropriate Madera facility.
- Find the incarcerated person by name.
- Confirm the correct person before entering payment information.
- Follow the displayed payment instructions and save the receipt.
The county says online deposits can use Visa/Mastercard credit or debit information or personal checking account information. Provider fees and available payment methods can change, so review the total shown before completing the transaction.
Verify current deposit instructions on the official county page.
How Property Release Works
Madera County publishes a specific property-release schedule:
- Property release requests can only be completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- The public must complete the release form between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
- Approved property must be picked up the same day between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
- Property not collected by 4:00 PM is returned and the county states that a 14-day hold will be placed.
- If the incarcerated person refuses to sign the release form, the county says another property-release request cannot be attempted for that same inmate.
Review the official property-release notice before going to the jail.
Get Notified About Release or Custody Changes
Madera County participates in VINE — Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It can be useful when repeatedly checking the roster is not practical.
Users can register for custody-status notifications by text, email, phone or app. Madera County lists VINE support at 1-866-277-7477.
Madera County VINE InformationIf the Person Was Transferred to a California State Prison
Madera County Jail and the California state prison system use different custody searches. Someone transferred into California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation custody may no longer be found as an active county inmate.
Use California’s official CIRIS search for people currently in CDCR custody. CIRIS can show the person’s name, CDCR number, age, current location, commitment county and other available state-custody information.
Which Record Should You Use?
| Your question | Best place to check |
|---|---|
| Is the person in Madera County Jail? | Madera County Inmate Inquiry |
| Was the person previously booked? | Search again with “Include Archive Records” enabled. |
| What charges or bond are listed? | Open the person’s jail detail record. |
| What is happening in the criminal case? | Madera Superior Court Portal |
| Has custody changed? | Madera County roster plus VINE notifications. |
| Was the person transferred to state prison? | CDCR CIRIS |
Before You Visit, Pay or Send Anything
- Confirm the inmate is still in Madera County custody.
- Save the correct booking or inmate ID.
- Recheck current bond information before paying.
- Confirm the visitation appointment and approved visitor status.
- Use the April 2026 personal-mail address, not an older street-address instruction found on another site.
- Confirm the correct inmate before making an online JailATM deposit.
- Use the Superior Court portal for court progress rather than treating a jail charge as the final court outcome.
Related California Jail Search Guides
If an arrest or transfer happened outside Madera County, these verified guides may help:
Madera County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official Madera County jail inmate search?
The official search is Madera County’s Inmate Inquiry at inmatepublicview.maderacounty.com. It allows searches using a booking number, first name or last name and includes an option to search archived records.
2. How do I search for a Madera County inmate by name?
Enter the person’s last name in the official Inmate Inquiry and add the first name if you need to narrow the results. If the full name produces no match, retry with the surname alone and compare the returned records carefully.
3. Can I search for someone who has already been released?
Yes. The official search includes an “Include Archive Records in Search” option. Select it when the person does not appear in the current-custody results or when you are researching an older Madera County booking.
4. Why is a recently arrested person not showing in the roster?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be recorded differently, the person may have already been released or the person may be in another agency’s custody. Retry the search later, use the archive option and call the jail at 559-675-7951 if necessary.
5. What information does the Madera inmate record show?
Available details vary, but records can include identifying information, an estimated release date and charge rows showing the statute, charge description, bond type, bond amount, case number and disposition when those fields are available.
6. How do I check an inmate’s bail amount or court date?
Start with the inmate detail page for available bond and case information. Then search the Madera Superior Court portal for the associated criminal case. Because bond and court orders can change, verify the current status before making a payment or relying on a scheduled date.
7. What are Madera County Jail visiting hours?
The county currently lists visitation seven days a week. On-site visits are limited to two 30-minute visits per week. The published schedule is 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday and Sunday, with a noon-to-1:00 PM weekend closure.
8. Where do I send personal mail to a Madera County inmate?
Beginning April 1, 2026, personal mail should be addressed to Madera County Jail, CA, followed by the incarcerated person’s full name and booking/ID number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Include the sender’s full name and physical return address.
9. How can I put money on a Madera County inmate’s account?
Madera County lists JailATM for inmate account funding. You can use the lobby kiosk at 195 Tozer St. or make an online deposit through JailATM. Always confirm the inmate’s identity before submitting money.
10. How can I find out when a Madera County inmate is released or transferred?
Check the official inmate roster for current status and register with Madera County’s VINE service for automated custody-change notifications. If the person was transferred into California state prison custody, search the CDCR CIRIS system.